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Arms Embargo (Paragraph 7):The first implementation step was taken on September 23, 2004, with the coming into force of the United Nations Sudan Regulations (SOR/2004-197) (the Regulations), made by the Governor in Council of Canada to implement the arms embargo against non-governmental entities, including the Janjaweed militia, operating in the Darfur region of western Sudan, imposed by the Security Council in resolution 1556 (2004). The Regulations prohibit the export or supply of arms and related technical assistance to anyone in Sudan by anyone in Canada or by any Canadian outside of Canada. They also prohibit the use of Canadian registered ships or aircraft for the same purposes. Anyone who contravenes those prohibitions is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years or a fine of C$100,000. The Regulations provide for exemptions for verification, monitoring or peace support missions, including such operations led by regional international organizations, which are authorized by the United Nations or are operating with the consent of the relevant parties.
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